122 results for Internal Audit in Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Fund Accountant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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60000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are partnering with a specialist investment manager seeking to hire a permanent Fund Accountant into its London-based Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to take sole ownership of the fund accounting function, with scope to grow and develop within the company over time. Previous experience with listed equities is essential for this role.</p><p> </p><p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><ul><li>Oversight and review of monthly NAVs (including creation and review of shadow NAVs) across a range of fund structures, including hedge funds and long-only strategies.</li><li>Ownership and management of all tax documentation including withholding tax processes and coordination of global tax requirements and management of fund tax compliance.</li><li>Act as primary contact with fund administrators, with responsibility for share class hedging and allocations, performance fee calculations and equalisation, and expense allocations and accruals.</li><li>Review and approval of fund expense budgets (AIFs and UCITS)</li><li>Coordination of annual audits and ongoing liaison with auditors and tax advisors</li><li>Review of interim and annual financial statements</li><li>Support fund-related reporting for internal governance and Board reporting</li><li>Ownership of research cost accounting and reporting, including monthly accruals and reconciliations, broker payments, and annual costs and charges disclosures.</li><li>Support new fund launches and product developments</li><li>Act as a key partner to Operations and Investment teams on fund-related matters</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability and controls</li><li>Drive automation and better use of systems, including AI and emerging technologies</li><li>Reduce manual processes and help build a more scalable operating model</li></ul><p> </p><p>CANDIDATE PROFILE</p><ul><li>Proven experience in fund accounting with strong knowledge of alternative and long-only funds.</li><li>Previous UCITS equity funds experience</li><li>Experience working with third-party administrators</li><li>Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Confident communicator, able to build relationships across teams and with external providers</li><li>Proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused with the ability to work autonomously yet has the experience and judgement to understand when it is appropriate to escalate an issue</li><li>Comfortable working in a busy environment and taking ownership</li><li>Curious mindset with an interest in improving processes and using technology to drive efficiency</li><li>Ambition to develop and take on broader responsibility over time</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuODAxNzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-04-22T12:55:00Z
Group Reporting Manager
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
- <h1>Group Reporting Manager</h1><p><strong>£75,000-£85,000k base salary</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Central London | Hybrid Working</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">A highly creative, international business is seeking a technically strong Group Reporting Manager to join its finance team in a broad and high-visibility role. Operating across a multi-entity, multi-currency environment, this position offers strong exposure to group reporting, statutory compliance, technical accounting, and international finance operations.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of consolidated reporting, statutory accounts, audit coordination, and ongoing reporting improvements across the Group.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare monthly multi-currency consolidated financial reporting under UK GAAP</li><li>Lead statutory reporting and year-end audit processes</li><li>Manage US GAAP reporting packs and related adjustments</li><li>Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and reporting controls</li><li>Coordinate international compliance, statutory, and tax filings</li><li>Support technical accounting matters across the Group</li><li>Drive improvements across reporting processes, controls, and systems</li><li>Maintain accounting policies, reporting mappings, and compliance calendars</li><li>Manage and mentor one direct report</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (accountancy or industry trained)</li><li>Strong background in group or technical reporting</li><li>Experience within an international, multi-currency environment</li><li>Strong UK GAAP; US GAAP and IFRS knowledge</li><li>Prior audit background highly desirable</li><li>Strong Excel, analytical, and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><h2>Package</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary and bonus</li><li>Private healthcare, pension, and life assurance</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Additional well-being and employee benefits</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable finance professional looking to step into a broad international reporting role within a collaborative and evolving business.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFyaWEuUm9kaWNoa2luYS40ODMzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-05-28T17:06:30Z
Head of Finance
- Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire
- remote
- Permanent
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55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
- <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Head of Finance - Exclusive (Robert Half) - Based in Crick office based with flexibility/hybrid once probation has been passed.</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are exclusively supporting the search for a Head of Finance, reporting to the Finance and Commercial Director and leading a team of four (2 Accounts Administrators, Finance Administrator, Credit Controller).</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Role ownership:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Own end-to-end operational finance delivery</li><li>Lead monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecasts</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and full month-end close</li><li>Manage fixed assets (demo & hire fleet) including SAP processing, disposals, and depreciation</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Control & compliance:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strengthen internal controls and financial governance</li><li>Improve reporting processes, systems, and financial discipline</li><li>Support year-end audit process</li><li>Ensure tax and regulatory compliance (including VAT)</li><li>Identify and manage financial and operational risk</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Commercial support:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Deliver financial insight and analysis to support decision-making</li><li>Improve forecasting accuracy through business driver understanding</li><li>Support challenge of cost base, margins, and performance assumptions</li><li>Drive profitability through commercial finance support</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Leadership & delivery:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead, develop, and scale a small finance team</li><li>Embed accountability, structure, and process discipline</li><li>Drive automation and continuous improvement across finance</li><li>Ensure the function is scalable to support growth</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Stakeholder scope:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Act as finance partner to operational teams and senior leadership</li><li>Operate across all levels from shop floor to board level</li><li>Engage with international stakeholders and major customers</li><li>UK & European travel may be required</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong ERP experience (SAP preferred)</li><li>5+ years' senior commercial finance experience</li><li>Proven leadership experience in a hands-on environment</li><li>Strong balance of operational detail and commercial thinking</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNDkyNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-06-09T07:44:52Z
Management Accountant
- Abingdon, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Permanent
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60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation based in <strong>Abingdon</strong> to recruit a <strong>Management Accountant</strong>. The Management Accountant will receive a salary of up to <strong>£65,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote</strong> working (2 days in the office, 3 days working from home).</p><p>This is a <strong>commercial</strong> role and would best suit someone with business partnering experience.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully support the financial activities of the group entities, servicing the NHS & private patients directly</li><li>Conduct monthly financial closure activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, provisions and reconciliation of financial statements</li><li>Analyse variances and trends to identify areas for improvement and drive efficiency gains</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and enhance internal controls</li><li>Prepare Management reports and commentary providing financial performance and key insights, for the business</li><li>Assist the FP&A manager with the annual budgeting and forecast processes, providing support and analysis of risks and opportunities as needed</li><li>Participate in audit activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements</li><li>Stay updated on accounting standards and best practices to ensure adherence to industry regulations</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment</li><li>Experience with Monthly Closure processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis</li><li>Self-motivated with a proactive approach</li><li>Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management system (Microsoft Dynamics NAV and / or Business Central are desirable)</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data</li><li>Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders</li><li>Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality</li><li>Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNDM5ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-05-07T16:56:17Z
Head of Finance
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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100000 - 105000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Head of Finance | Property Managed Services | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £100,000 - £105,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are working with a Leading Multinational in the Property and Workplace Services Space, known for delivering integrated solutions across a global client base. Following an internal promotion, the business is now looking to hire a Head of Finance to oversee a portfolio of 20 clients, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight.</p><p> </p><p>This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially driven finance professional who thrives in a matrix environment, enjoys operating at pace, and is confident influencing senior operational and executive stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving performance, strengthening financial governance, and supporting strategic decision-making across a large, revenue-generating portfolio.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Sector Finance Director, you will:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Provide financial leadership across multiple business units, ensuring delivery of growth, margin improvement, and operational performance across a complex client portfolio.<br /> * Act as a key finance business partner to Executive Directors and senior operational leadership teams, influencing commercial decisions and strategic direction.<br /> * Review and challenge monthly P&L, balance sheet, forecasts, and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and actionable insight.<br /> * Lead monthly business and contract performance reviews, with a strong focus on underperforming contracts, risk identification, and value creation opportunities.<br /> * Support divisional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles, ensuring robust assumptions and commercial alignment.<br /> * Oversee financial governance, ensuring balance sheet integrity, compliance with internal controls, and adherence to relevant accounting standards and frameworks.<br /> * Support new business wins from a financial perspective, providing oversight from tender stage through mobilisation and transition.<br /> * Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, systems usage, and financial controls, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing data quality.<br /> * Provide high-quality financial analysis, modelling, and insight to support commercial decision-making and performance improvement.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance business partnering role.<br /> * <strong>Strong experience working in a contracts-led, service-based environment is essential</strong>, ideally within industries such as Facilities Management, Property Services, Defence, Security, Cleaning, Catering, Infrastructure Services, or similar multi-site operational businesses.<br /> * Demonstrable background in business partnering within complex, operational organisations where performance is driven by contract delivery and margin management.<br /> * Proven experience influencing senior operational stakeholders and working effectively within a matrix structure.<br /> * Strong technical grounding in management accounting, financial reporting, and performance management, with the ability to operate at both detail and strategic level.<br /> * Experience reviewing, challenging, and improving financial performance across large, multi-contract portfolios, including P&L, forecasting, and budgeting.<br /> * Strong understanding of financial governance, controls, and ideally experience working within structured compliance environments.<br /> * Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insight and actionable recommendations.<br /> * A proactive, hands-on leader who drives accountability, improves performance, and builds strong cross-functional relationships across operational teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£100,000 - £105,000 base salary plus bonus<br /> * Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the Central London office<br /> * Private healthcare and enhanced benefits package<br /> * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays<br /> * Senior exposure to divisional and executive leadership teams<br /> * Strong career progression within a large, growing UK finance structure<br /> * Opportunity to shape financial performance across a significant client portfolio<br /> * High visibility role with direct commercial impact across multiple business units</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior client-facing finance leadership role with genuine breadth and influence. You will operate close to divisional leadership, shaping financial strategy while ensuring strong delivery across a complex, multi-contract portfolio.</p><p> </p><p>The organisation continues to experience strong growth and regular new contract wins, creating ongoing opportunities for senior finance professionals who can combine commercial thinking with strong technical and governance capability. With a proven track record of internal progression, this role offers both immediate impact and longer-term progression into divisional or country-level leadership positions.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTk2MjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-05-06T11:30:55Z
AR Specialist
- City of London, London
- remote
- Contract
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16 - 20 GBP / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Hospitality Business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accounts Receivable Clerk for 6 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Receivable Clerk to assist them for 6 months. You will be responsible for following duties:<br /><br /></p><ul><li>Generate customer invoices in multiple currencies, manage credits/debit memos, and address pricing or tax rules.</li><li>Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable ledgers on a regular basis.</li><li>Manage the allocation and recharging of centrally expensed items to participating hotels.</li><li>Monitor and collect outstanding receivables, contact customers for past-due accounts, and escalate issues as needed.</li><li>Be familiar and apply dunning process.</li><li>Respond to customer inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate transaction records.</li><li>Assist in month/quarter/year-end financial closing, reporting, and audits.</li><li>Maintain customer files, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams to ensure policy adherence and efficient workflow.</li><li>Undertake AP specialist responsibilities as and when required.</li><li>Perform other tasks as assigned by the Company as and when required.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Accounts Receivable Clerk will have a minimum of 3+ years experience</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a Hospitality business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £16/h-£20p/h, dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjcxMjU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-06-02T09:52:06Z
Financial Controller
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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100000 - 120000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Financial Controller |</strong> <strong>Facilities and Property Services | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £100-120,000</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>⚠️ Due to business requirements, candidates must demonstrate professional fluency in French for this position.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading Facilities and property services organisation to appoint a Financial Controller. This is a newly created role driven by the continued growth and evolution of the Group Finance function.</p><p> </p><p>This is a senior, high-profile position within the Central London-based team, reporting directly to the CFO and responsible for Group consolidation, technical accounting, and external reporting. The business is highly acquisitive, having completed numerous deals across Europe, and this role offers significant exposure to M&A, integration projects, and senior stakeholders across the Group. You will ensure the integrity of Group financial information and play a key part in shaping financial processes and reporting as the organisation continues its ambitious growth journey.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end Group consolidation process across multiple jurisdictions and currencies.<br /> * Prepare IFRS-compliant consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and consistency.<br /> * Act as IFRS subject-matter expert, drafting and embedding accounting policies across the Group.<br /> * Provide technical guidance on complex issues, including business combinations, revenue recognition, and financial instruments.<br /> * Take ownership of the Group's consolidation process, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.<br /> * Act as the main point of contact for the Group audit, ensuring a smooth, timely, and high-quality process.<br /> * Partner with local finance teams across Europe, supporting compliance, integration, and process development.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>About You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Professional Fluency in French.</li><li>ACA or CA qualified accountant.<br /> * Trained within audit at a large or medium-sized accounting firm.<br /> * Significant post-qualification experience in Group reporting and consolidations within a multinational environment.<br /> * Alternatively, this role would also suit a Senior Manager from a top 20 practice with strong technical accounting and consolidation experience, looking to make their first move into industry.<br /> * Deep, practical knowledge of IFRS, including experience implementing new standards.<br /> * Excellent communicator, able to work effectively with senior stakeholders and finance teams across different countries.<br /> * Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, governance, and assurance.</li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£100-120,000 base salary.<br /> * Hybrid working - typically three days per week in the Central London office.<br /> * Senior, visible role at Group level, partnering closely with the CFO.<br /> * Significant exposure to M&A, integration, and cross-border projects as the business continues its acquisitive growth strategy.<br /> * Opportunity to lead on Group-level consolidation, technical accounting, and reporting.<br /> * Career-defining opportunity in a fast-growing, dynamic international group.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why Join This Business</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly created senior Group Finance role within a business on a rapid growth journey. The company continues to complete multiple acquisitions each year across Europe, providing outstanding exposure to complex consolidations, technical accounting, and integration projects. As Financial Controller, you'll play a central role in shaping how the Group manages reporting and governance at scale, while working closely with senior leadership in a dynamic, acquisitive, and ambitious organisation.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDkxMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-06-16T11:17:08Z
Group Finance Controller
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
- remote
- Permanent
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120000 - 130000 GBP / Yearly
- <h1>Robert Half</h1><h2>Group Financial Controller</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Milton Keynes | £120,000 - £130,000 + Industry-Leading Benefits | 5 Days Per Week On-Site</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, Private Equity-backed business to appoint an exceptional Group Financial Controller on an Permanent basis.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to transform, build and scale a finance function during a critical phase of growth.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of the entire finance operation, driving improvements across financial control, reporting, revenue recognition, working capital, systems, processes and team capability. This role requires far more than technical accounting expertise; we are seeking a proven leader who can identify opportunities for improvement, build high-performing teams and create a best-in-class finance function.</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead the transformation of a multi-entity finance function within a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.</li><li>Build, develop and mentor a high-performing finance team across transactional finance, reporting and financial control.</li><li>Drive improvements across Order-to-Cash (O2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Record-to-Report (R2R) processes.</li><li>Strengthen financial governance, controls, reporting quality and operational efficiency.</li><li>Partner closely with commercial and operational stakeholders to improve revenue recognition, margin performance and cash generation.</li><li>Create scalable processes and controls capable of supporting future growth and acquisition activity.</li><li>Lead month-end, year-end, statutory reporting, audit and group consolidation activities.</li><li>Deliver finance transformation initiatives including process redesign, systems enhancement, automation and operating model improvements.</li><li>Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, supporting strategic decision-making and business performance.</li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Proven experience as a Group Financial Controller, Financial Controller or senior finance leader within a complex, multi-entity environment.</li><li>Demonstrable track record of transforming finance functions and delivering measurable operational improvements.</li><li>Experience building, developing and leading high-performing finance teams.</li><li>Strong understanding of revenue recognition, contract accounting, margin analysis and working capital optimisation.</li><li>Deep knowledge of financial controls, statutory reporting, audit, consolidations and governance.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across the business.</li><li>Experience operating within a B2B, contract-led or service-led environment.</li><li>PE-backed, high-growth or transformation experience is highly desirable.</li><li>Ambitious, hands-on and capable of operating at both strategic and operational levels.</li></ul><h3>Why Apply?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Opportunity to build and transform a finance function rather than simply maintain one.</li><li>Significant exposure to the CFO, Executive Leadership Team and investors.</li><li>Highly visible role with genuine progression potential.</li><li>Opportunity to shape, develop and strengthen a growing finance team.</li><li>£120,000 - £130,000 basic salary plus an outstanding benefits package.</li></ul><p>This role will suit a high-calibre finance leader who combines technical excellence with proven transformation experience, strong leadership capability and the ambition to make a significant impact within a growing PE-backed business.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMTI0MTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-06-12T13:23:41Z
Group Financial Controller
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
- remote
- Permanent
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70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a specialist sales and service business with offices in Milton Keynes </p><p>The Role</p><p>As Group Financial Controller you will take responsibility for 2 business units and their consolidated financial and performance reporting with additional responsibility for further business units in relation to Audit and Cashflow requirements. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Reporting, core accounting, budgeting and forecasting for 2 business units</li><li>Multi site reporting and consolidation</li><li>Stat reporting for group businesses</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Performance reporting</li><li>Overhead analysis</li><li>Managing the Audit process for 4 Group Businesses</li><li>Development of improved reporting, processes and systems</li><li>Trading analysis</li><li>Stakeholder management across the Senior Finance Team and at site level across business units</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with a multi-site financial accounting background who is looking for a senior opportunity within a growing and developing business ideally with group reporting and consolidations experience </p><p>The Business</p><p>The Organisation is working through Rapid Change and although the Group Financial Controller is newly created and integral in the ongoing development and change of the organisation</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Group Financial Controller based in Milton Keynes could involve travel across multiple sites time to time but will be mainly working from Milton Keynes on a hybrid basis and paying a salary of £70-80K + Excellent Benefits.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTgzNjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-05-22T18:38:29Z
Group Accounting Manager
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Group Accounting Manager</strong><br /> <strong>London | Hybrid</strong><br /> <strong>Robert Half is partnering with a fast-growing, international renewables services group</strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed renewables services business to recruit a <strong>Group Accounting Manager</strong> into its London-based Group Finance team.</p><p>This is a hands-on role within a multi-entity, international group, offering strong exposure to consolidation, group reporting, technical accounting and audit in a business that is scaling quickly.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Own and deliver the group month-end close across corporate and central entities</li><li>Lead consolidation, intercompany and eliminations in a multi-entity environment</li><li>Review balance sheets, journals and group reporting outputs, ensuring strong controls and audit readiness</li><li>Work closely with senior finance stakeholders to improve processes and bring structure to an evolving finance function</li></ul><p><strong>The Profile</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified, trained in practice, ideally 1-4 years post qualified </li><li>1-3 years post-qualified experience in industry</li><li>Strong technical accounting and consolidation experience</li><li>Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, navigating stakeholders and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment</li></ul><p><strong>Why apply?</strong></p><ul><li>High-visibility group role with real ownership</li><li>Exposure to international operations and complex group reporting</li><li>Opportunity to help shape and improve finance processes as the business continues to scale</li></ul><p>If this looks of interest, please apply or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi40MTIwNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-04-30T13:09:42Z
Cost Accountant - Temporary
- Saffron Walden, Essex
- remote
- Temporary
-
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
- <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Cost Accountant (6-Month Temp Contract / FTC)</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Saffron Walden (Hybrid - circa 2 days per month onsite, remainder remote)<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Equivalent to £55,000-£60,000 FTE (or competitive day rate)<br /><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a <strong>long standing client</strong> in Saffron Walden to recruit an experienced <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> for an initial <strong>6-month temporary contract</strong>. This opportunity has arisen to provide cover for an internal secondment and offers a flexible hybrid working model with limited onsite presence required.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with strong <strong>cost accounting experience</strong> who enjoys partnering with operational stakeholders and supporting business performance through high-quality reporting and analysis.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Preparation of monthly <strong>management accounts</strong> and associated reporting packs</li><li>Business partnering with heads of internal cost centres to review spend, variances, and performance</li><li>Ownership of cost centre reporting and analysis</li><li>Supporting <strong>project costing</strong> activity, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of project spend</li><li>Involvement in the <strong>biannual forecasting</strong> process</li><li>Delivery of ad hoc analysis, reporting requests, and finance improvement projects</li><li>Supporting wider finance team priorities during the contract period</li></ul><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong, demonstrable experience in <strong>cost accounting</strong> is essential</li><li>Open to <strong>QBE, part-qualified, or fully qualified</strong> candidates (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)</li><li>Previous experience producing management accounts and partnering with non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Strong analytical skills with attention to detail</li><li>Able to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong Excel and systems experience</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjE0NDY4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-04-30T12:20:34Z
Accounts Payable Administrator
- Abingdon, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Temporary
-
26000 - 28000 GBP / Yearly
- <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Accounts Payable Administrator</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Hybrid - Didcot Area | temp to perm opportunity </strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This position supports the day-to-day running of the purchase-to-pay function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time while maintaining strong financial controls and excellent stakeholder relationships.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Processing supplier invoices using finance systems</li><li>Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Maintaining supplier records and setting up new vendors</li><li>Handling supplier and internal finance queries efficiently</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and supporting month-end activities</li><li>Assisting with audits, compliance checks, and process improvements</li><li>Supporting shared finance inbox management and ad hoc finance projects</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in Accounts Payable or finance administration</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Confident communicator with a collaborative approach</li><li>Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuOTIyODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-05-22T10:49:46Z
FP&A Manager
- Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
- remote
- Permanent
-
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
- <p data-start="67" data-end="190"><strong data-start="67" data-end="89">Role: FP&A Manager</strong><br / data-start="89" data-end="92"> <strong data-start="92" data-end="121">Salary: £60,000 - £70,000</strong><br / data-end="124" data-start="121"> <strong data-start="124" data-end="188">Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in Hemel Hempstead office)</strong></p><p data-end="418" data-start="192">We are seeking an experienced <strong data-end="238" data-start="222">FP&A Manager</strong> to join a dynamic and growing finance team. This role offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration, with two days per week based in the Hemel Hempstead office.</p><p data-end="418" data-start="192"><strong>We required a fully qualified Accountant for this position.</strong></p><h3 data-start="420" data-end="444">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-end="1027" data-start="445"><li data-start="445" data-end="521">Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes</li><li data-end="602" data-start="522">Deliver high-quality financial analysis to support strategic decision-making</li><li data-start="603" data-end="689">Produce monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and insightful commentary</li><li data-end="804" data-start="690">Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to challenge performance and support commercial decisions</li><li data-start="805" data-end="888">Develop and maintain financial models to support planning and scenario analysis</li><li data-end="964" data-start="889">Drive improvements in FP&A processes, reporting tools, and data quality</li><li data-start="965" data-end="1027">Support ad hoc analysis and strategic projects as required</li></ul><h3 data-start="1029" data-end="1045">Requirements</h3><ul data-start="1046" data-end="1442"><li data-end="1127" data-start="1046">Proven experience in an FP&A or management accounting role at a similar level</li><li data-start="1128" data-end="1175">Strong financial modelling and Excel skills</li><li data-end="1228" data-start="1176">Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability</li><li data-end="1305" data-start="1229">Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders</li><li data-start="1306" data-end="1368">Experience working in a fast-paced, commercial environment</li><li data-end="1442" data-start="1369">Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider finance team</li></ul><h3 data-start="1444" data-end="1463">What's on Offer</h3><ul data-end="1756" data-start="1464"><li data-start="1464" data-end="1495">Salary of £60,000 - £70,000</li><li data-start="1496" data-end="1558">Hybrid working (2 days per week in Hemel Hempstead office)</li><li data-start="1559" data-end="1615">Opportunity to take ownership of core FP&A processes</li><li data-end="1679" data-start="1616">Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making</li><li data-end="1756" data-start="1680">Supportive and collaborative finance function with scope for development</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjI5OTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-05-13T08:28:52Z
Financial Accountant - Partially Qualified
- City of London, London
- remote
- Contract
-
225 - 245 GBP / Daily
- <p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a Technology Recruitment Company in London to recruit an immediate interim Financial Accountant for 6-8 weeks.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim, Financial Accountant to assist them for 6-8 weeks. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><p> </p><ul><li data-start="473" data-section-id="ct89z5" data-end="582">Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards</li><li data-end="698" data-start="583" data-section-id="1aza7y3">Manage and account for leases in accordance with IFRS 16, including calculations, postings, and disclosures</li><li data-end="801" data-start="699" data-section-id="1m4dbk5">Perform and review adjustments, accruals, and prepayments to ensure accuracy of financial data</li><li data-section-id="1vab3mj" data-start="802" data-end="905">Provide comprehensive year-end support, including reconciliations, schedules, and documentation</li><li data-section-id="1m32kwn" data-start="906" data-end="1033">Act as the main point of contact liaising with external auditors, addressing queries and providing required information</li><li data-start="1034" data-section-id="ngjqm2" data-end="1112">Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial reporting standards</li><li data-start="1113" data-section-id="1rbhmih" data-end="1181">Assist in improving financial processes and reporting efficiency</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Financial Accountant will have a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a Recruitment Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £225-245 per day via Umbrella, dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjA3Njk0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-05-05T12:47:56Z
Financial Controller
- Banbury, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Permanent
-
58000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an <strong>SME</strong> based in <strong>Banbury</strong> to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller.</strong> The Financial Controller will receive a salary of up to <strong>£60,000</strong> (potentially negotiable) along with other attractive benefits <strong>including hybrid remote working</strong> after an initial settling in period.</p><p>This is a <strong>broad role</strong>, and would suit an individual who doesn't mind rolling their sleeves up and getting stuck into the full accounting function.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts</li><li>Production and analysis of profit & loss reports</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end reporting</li><li>Cash flow forecasting and cash management</li><li>Budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Preparation of financial reports and commentary for Directors</li><li>Work closely with the Directors on strategic planning and business growth</li><li>Provide financial insight and analysis to support decision-making</li><li>Management of monthly payroll processes</li><li>Oversee credit control processes and debtor management</li><li>Lead the year-end process and prepare supporting documentation</li><li>Assist external accountants with statutory accounts preparation</li><li>Management, support, and development of the Accounts Assistant</li><li>Maintain and improve finance processes and procedures</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within an SME</li><li>Strong management accounting and commercial finance experience</li><li>Previous experience using Sage 50 Professional is highly desirable</li><li>Excellent Excel and financial systems skills</li><li>Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to work closely with Directors and wider teams</li><li>Experience managing or mentoring junior finance staff</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuOTYzNzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-05-19T16:18:33Z
Group Reporting Accountant
- Weybridge, Surrey
- remote
- Permanent
-
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Group Reporting Accountant </strong></p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>We are seeking a qualified, ambitious, and technically capable finance Accountant / Group Financial Accountant who is a proactive self-starter with a strong desire to learn and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.</p><p>The successful candidate will take ownership of a range of strategic and operational projects, including system implementations, AI initiatives, and process enhancement programmes as well as acquisition accounting. They will play a key role in configuring and optimising financial systems for the wider group, ensuring appropriate access controls and supporting users across the business.</p><p><strong>Key Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified (or equivalent).</li><li>Strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to manage complex consolidations and group reporting.</li><li>Highly systems-oriented and technology-savvy, with experience of finance systems, process automation, and digital transformation initiatives.</li><li>Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment and taking ownership of projects from conception through to implementation.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence change across the organisation.</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the monthly financial close process across four legal entities.</li><li>Receive trial balance-level information from local finance teams and complete the month-end close, consolidations, and reporting requirements.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely management and financial reporting for the group.</li><li>Lead and support ongoing finance transformation projects, including AI and system implementations.</li><li>Work closely with the external audit team to deliver audits efficiently and identify opportunities for process and control improvements.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and the wider organisation.</li><li>Provide leadership and guidance to colleagues through indirect (dotted-line) management responsibility for six employees.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Highly competitive base salary of up to £60,000 DOE</li><li>Private medical insurance.</li><li>Pension scheme.</li><li>Electric vehicle scheme.</li><li>Life assurance.</li><li>8% annual bonus.</li><li>22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNjkzMTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-06-04T14:04:20Z
SEO Analyst
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
-
50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
- <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">The SEO Analyst role will be a technical and content SEO data-driven position. The ideal SEO Analyst will thrive working in a proactive-manner and being part of a dynamic company.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">This role is a permanent, fully office based role in North London that requires multi-language and multi-region website experience.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">Role Overview</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Lead technical SEO and emerging search optimisation (including AI-driven discovery) across a portfolio of websites. </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Deliver data-driven insights to support organic growth and performance improvements. </li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">SEO Analyst Key Responsibilities:</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Perform comprehensive technical SEO audits across multiple regions and languages, covering crawlability, indexation, canonical URLs, redirects, hreflang implementation, XML sitemaps, faceted navigation, and JavaScript rendering. </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Evaluate visibility across AI-powered search environments (e.g., generative search and answer engines) and identify optimisation opportunities. </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Analyse content performance, including keyword targeting, search intent alignment, topical authority, entity coverage, E-E-A-T signals, and conversion performance, to recommend actionable improvements. </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Conduct competitor analysis to identify opportunities for increasing relevant organic traffic. </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Provide clear, actionable recommendations to development, content, and marketing stakeholders. </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Develop dashboards and deliver regular reporting on SEO performance and the impact of optimisation initiatives. </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Support website migrations and structural changes to maintain and improve search visibility. </li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ideal SEO Analyst Profile: </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proven experience in SEO analysis (3-5+ years), including work on multi-language and multi-region website architectures. </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proficiency with industry-standard SEO tools (e.g., keyword research, backlink analysis, technical auditing, and performance monitoring platforms). </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong understanding of technical SEO principles, including structured data, Core Web Vitals, page experience, internal linking strategies, and crawl budget management. </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Familiarity with AI-driven search optimisation and how modern search systems interpret and surface content. </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience working with large-scale websites such as e-commerce, B2B platforms, or extensive product catalogues is advantageous. </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proactive mindset with the ability to work effectively within a small, collaborative team. </li></ul><br><br><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuMjg0MzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-04-28T15:55:10Z
Financial Controller
- Hammersmith, London
- remote
- Permanent
-
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
- <h3 data-path-to-node="3"><strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="0">The Company</strong></h3><p data-path-to-node="4">My client is a private equity-owned Global Consulting Group currently navigating a high-growth phase. As they prepare for a strategic private equity exit in 2026, they are seeking a sharp, commercially-minded Financial Controller to join their leadership team. The organisation prides itself on a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation is encouraged, and every team member has a direct impact on the Group's collective success.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="5">The Role</h3><p data-path-to-node="6">Reporting directly into the Group Finance Director, the Financial Controller will be a pivotal figure in driving financial excellence and operational improvement across the Group. This is a high-visibility role where you will work hand-in-hand with Managing Directors and senior leaders to influence profitability and accelerate the Group's strategic vision.</p><p data-path-to-node="6"> </p><p data-path-to-node="7"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="7">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-path-to-node="8"><li><p data-path-to-node="8,0,0">Financial Reporting & Control: Own the end-to-end monthly and quarterly reporting cycles (P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet) and lead seamless external audits.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="8,1,0">Strategic Business Partnering: Uncover the "story behind the numbers" through deep-dive profitability analysis to guide executive decision-making.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="8,2,0">Exit Readiness: Support the Group FD on board-level reporting, financial modeling, and ensuring the Group is prepared for a milestone 2026 exit.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="8,3,0">Process Transformation: Lead the charge in strengthening controls and pioneering automation to future-proof the finance function.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="8,3,0">Team Leadership: Directly manage and empower a junior finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agility.</p></li></ul><h3 data-path-to-node="9"><strong data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="0">Your Profile</strong></h3><p data-path-to-node="10">The client is looking for a "savvy" and proactive candidate who thrives in a growth-driven, private equity setting. You should be comfortable with change and possess the gravitas to challenge and support senior stakeholders.</p><ul data-path-to-node="11"><li><p data-path-to-node="11,0,0">Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="11,1,0">Experience: Minimum of 2 years of people management experience is essential.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="11,2,0">Background: A proven track record in audit or professional services; experience within a PE-backed environment or exit-readiness projects is highly desirable.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="11,3,0">Consolidations experience</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="11,4,0">Attributes: Proactive, collaborative, and hands-on, with a flair for translating complex data into actionable strategy.</p></li></ul><h3 data-path-to-node="12"><strong data-path-to-node="12" data-index-in-node="0">Salary and Benefits</strong></h3><p data-path-to-node="13">The Group offers a highly competitive package designed to reward high performance and support a healthy work-life balance:</p><ul data-path-to-node="14"><li><p data-path-to-node="14,0,0">Base Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,1,0">Bonus: 15% discretionary performance-related bonus (based on individual and company performance).</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,2,0">Holiday: 26 days annual leave (rising to 27 after two years) + bank holidays + an additional paid day off for your birthday.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,3,0">Working Model: Hybrid and flexible working environment (2 days per week in the Hammersmith office).</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,4,0">Financial Security: Life assurance (4x salary), income protection, and a matched company pension (up to 4-5%).</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,5,0">Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and a flexible benefits allowance (usable for private medical, dental, gym memberships, or extra holiday).</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,6,0">Additional Perks: Electric vehicle scheme (post-probation), payment of professional membership fees, and various lifestyle discounts.</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guNjg2NDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-06-01T16:23:25Z
Senior Finance Manager
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Senior Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> UK - predominantly remote (occasional London office visits)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £66,000 - £75,000 + strong benefits<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> Full-time (37.5 hours)</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a PE-backed, multi-site organisation to recruit a technically strong Senior Finance Manager into a group-level finance function operating within an essential services environment.</p><p>This is a high-impact role, offering strong exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening financial control, reporting, and process improvement across the group.</p><h3><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h3><p>The Senior Finance Manager will support the delivery of accurate and timely financial information, take ownership of key financial control activities, and act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders. The role is well suited to a hands-on, commercially minded accountant who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving business.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Lead key aspects of month-end and year-end close, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Own the preparation of statutory accounts and act as the main <strong>point of contact for external auditors</strong></li><li>Partner closely with senior finance leadership to strengthen group-level reporting and controls</li><li>Drive <strong>process improvement</strong>, systems optimisation, and automation initiatives</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing insight and challenge where appropriate</li><li>Operate effectively in a high-accountability, PE-backed environment with senior stakeholder exposure</li></ul><h3><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Fully qualified accountant</strong> (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial control background</li><li>Proven ownership of <strong>statutory accounts and audit processes</strong></li><li>Hands-on, "roll‑sleeves‑up" mindset with a continuous improvement approach</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity or PE-backed business</li><li>Strong Excel, systems, and stakeholder management skills</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to have:</strong></p><ul><li>Healthcare, regulated, or multi-site experience</li><li>People management or mentoring exposure</li></ul><h3><strong>What's On Offer</strong></h3><ul><li>Employer pension contribution</li><li><strong>27 days holiday</strong> plus bank holidays</li><li>Predominantly remote working with limited office presence</li><li>High-impact role with visibility to senior finance leadership</li><li>Values-led culture with genuine scope to influence and improve</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4wMTc1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-04-21T10:21:50Z
Management Accountant
- Reading, Berkshire
- remote
- Permanent
-
55000 - 56000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Permanent Management Accountant/Financial Business Partner<br />📍 Theale (Hybrid - 3 days in office)<br /> 💰 £55,000 + Bonus + benefits<br /> 📄 Permanent<br />We're proud to be partnering with a growing, forward-thinking organisation to recruit a Qualified Management Accountant into their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of group cost reporting while acting as a key business partner to the Technology function.<br />The Role<br />As Management Accountant, you'll play a central role in delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting across group costs and overheads. You'll work closely with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, providing commercial insight and supporting strategic decision-making.<br />Key Responsibilities<br />Business partner to the Technology cost centre, including tracking capex spend and timesheets <br />Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including journal postings <br />Analyse cost performance vs budget/forecast, providing clear variance commentary <br />Support budgeting and forecasting processes with robust challenge and insight <br />Oversee capitalisation processes, ensuring consistency and strong financial controls <br />Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules <br />Contribute to cashflow forecasting, VAT returns, intercompany accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations <br />Support year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors <br />Provide financial input into business cases and post-investment reviews <br />Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business <br />Support ad hoc finance projects <br />About You<br />Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) <br />Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, including FRS102 <br />Proven experience in management accounting and business partnering <br />Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions <br />Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail <br />Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment <br />A proactive, collaborative team player with strong communication skills <br />Why Apply?<br />Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home) <br />High-visibility role with exposure to senior stakeholders <br />Opportunity to influence financial strategy and process improvements <br />Supportive, collaborative team environment <br /> <br /><br />If you're a commercially minded Management Accountant looking for your next step in a dynamic business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy45NjI0Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-05-01T11:23:27Z
Senior Support Specialist / Office Manager
- Reading, Berkshire
- remote
- Permanent
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30000 - 36000 GBP / Yearly
- <h2 data-end="180" data-start="150" data-section-id="13gpc5l">Senior Support Specialist / Office Manager</h2><p data-start="181" data-end="292"><strong data-end="194" data-start="181">Location:</strong> Reading, UK (Office-based - minimum 4 days per week)<br data-start="247" / data-end="250"> <strong data-end="265" data-start="250">Reports To:</strong> Business Support Manager</p><h3 data-end="313" data-start="294" data-section-id="1xyyexd">Role Overview</h3><p data-start="314" data-end="636">We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Senior Support Specialist to provide administrative and operational support across UK branches. You will work closely with Talent Solutions and Business Support teams to ensure smooth office operations, excellent service delivery, and a positive employee and visitor experience.</p><h3 data-start="638" data-section-id="1xmbd3v" data-end="664">Key Responsibilities</h3><p data-start="666" data-end="695"><strong data-start="666" data-end="693">Branch & Office Support</strong></p><ul data-start="696" data-end="1263"><li data-end="775" data-start="696" data-section-id="mldez0">Manage UK switchboard, handling and directing high-volume calls efficiently</li><li data-start="776" data-section-id="ifyf1e" data-end="855">Provide front-of-house support including visitor greeting and room bookings</li><li data-section-id="1uz2c6z" data-start="856" data-end="931">Support leadership with meetings, presentations, and event coordination</li><li data-section-id="1ivfbbz" data-start="932" data-end="1016">Coordinate internal/external meetings, webinars, and events (on-site and remote)</li><li data-end="1077" data-section-id="11p9km8" data-start="1017">Manage office supplies, budgets, and facilities requests</li><li data-end="1167" data-start="1078" data-section-id="tcbk0x">Support employee engagement activities and office events (recognition, charity, etc.)</li><li data-end="1225" data-start="1168" data-section-id="1tzj68c">Coordinate parking, interviews, and visitor logistics</li><li data-start="1226" data-section-id="1fiwkyx" data-end="1263">Ensure Health & Safety compliance</li></ul><p data-end="1307" data-start="1265"><strong data-end="1305" data-start="1265">Administrative & Operational Support</strong></p><ul data-end="1657" data-start="1308"><li data-section-id="141hh16" data-start="1308" data-end="1400">Handle CV formatting, data requests, marketing consent updates, and fraud/scam responses</li><li data-start="1401" data-section-id="gn9ens" data-end="1475">Support Salesforce reporting, data cleansing, and data integrity tasks</li><li data-end="1543" data-start="1476" data-section-id="14i4mdp">Assist with compliance checks (DBS, right-to-work, referencing)</li><li data-start="1544" data-section-id="1pcz2iu" data-end="1608">Prepare and issue contracts, TOBs, and related documentation</li><li data-end="1657" data-start="1609" data-section-id="11tb95r">Support onboarding and offboarding processes</li></ul><p data-start="1659" data-end="1692"><strong data-start="1659" data-end="1690">Temporary Workforce Support</strong></p><ul data-start="1693" data-end="1934"><li data-start="1693" data-section-id="qdyycq" data-end="1744">Support contractor onboarding and payroll setup</li><li data-end="1804" data-section-id="362szf" data-start="1745">Ensure accurate timesheets and contractor documentation</li><li data-start="1805" data-section-id="1kz7u7v" data-end="1875">Liaise with candidates and clients to support contractor lifecycle</li><li data-end="1934" data-section-id="1e5f03o" data-start="1876">Promote contractor benefits and engagement initiatives</li></ul><p data-start="1936" data-end="1962"><strong data-end="1960" data-start="1936">Systems & Technology</strong></p><ul data-start="1963" data-end="2273"><li data-start="1963" data-section-id="zuyg2g" data-end="2031">Use Salesforce, DOMO, ServiceCloud, Workday, and MS Office tools</li><li data-end="2099" data-start="2032" data-section-id="hy1l8y">Provide basic IT support (devices, access, connectivity issues)</li><li data-start="2100" data-section-id="xk4ks9" data-end="2160">Support onboarding/offboarding of users and device setup</li><li data-section-id="13i3ojq" data-start="2161" data-end="2219">Assist with data quality, reporting, and system audits</li><li data-section-id="1a7vm72" data-start="2220" data-end="2273">Support system training and adoption across teams</li></ul><h3 data-end="2290" data-start="2275" data-section-id="1aojag">About You</h3><ul data-end="2680" data-start="2291"><li data-section-id="1ku1top" data-start="2291" data-end="2377">Experience in an administrative or office support role in a fast-paced environment</li><li data-start="2378" data-section-id="1p7nyz1" data-end="2428">Strong organisational and communication skills</li><li data-end="2499" data-start="2429" data-section-id="1fopkb1">High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li data-end="2564" data-start="2500" data-section-id="stxlu5">Confident using business systems and learning new technology</li><li data-start="2565" data-section-id="axdviy" data-end="2626">Strong customer service mindset with a proactive approach</li><li data-end="2680" data-start="2627" data-section-id="1ijdj7k">Ability to work independently and collaboratively</li></ul><h3 data-end="2709" data-start="2682" data-section-id="fpob6l"> </h3><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNzM0NjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-05-26T10:55:08Z
Accountant
- London, London
- remote
- Contract
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225 - 300 GBP / Daily
- <p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a Pharmaceutical company in London to recruit an immediate interim Accountant for 3 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accountant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Monthly preparation of variance analyses and reconciliation of supporting schedules for assigned balance / P&L accounts.</li><li>Posting of approved journal entries into our financial system (NetSuite), including bi-weekly payrolls (for the US /Canada), monthly payrolls (for the UK and all other international locations), and ad-hoc payrolls (as needed).</li><li>Record staffing costs to appropriate business units / cost centers within NetSuite including journals for ancillary compensation (accrued bonus, PTO, severance), employee benefits (healthcare / BUPA / Medi-Cash, UK pension / US 401k, short term / long term disability), related / employee payroll deductions, vacation and other accruals.</li><li>Monthly reconciliation of final payroll files (from all international payroll bureaus) to staff costs recorded in NetSuite on a monthly and YTD basis. This also includes updating our rolling payroll / staffing cost analyses used for FP&A purposes.</li><li>Preparation of balance sheet notes and reconciliation to underlying schedules.</li><li>Support the annual financial statement audit & other compliance functions as directed.</li><li>Support general accounting requests from FP&A, external payroll agents, tax advisors, and others as needed.</li><li>Prepare analyses of healthcare costs for use in the production of claims incurred but not yet reported (IBNR) models (a/k/a estimating health insurance claim liabilities).</li><li>Reconcile monthly VAT control accounts; Prepare monthly VAT return for the UK group of Envision Companies; Compile information for quarterly VAT returns (Netherlands); Coordinate and support third parties in reporting business activities for international subsidiaries (Japan, Australia and Portugal).</li><li>Review and authorization of certain returns such as Australia BAS.</li><li>Actively participate in process improvement initiatives and implementation of better business practices via usage of technology.</li><li>Support preparation of UK indirect tax returns, such as P11D and PSA.</li><li>Generate invoices as required for transfer pricing activities / compliance (as needed) for the Company's related party and intercompany transactions (and ultimate balance reconciliation / settlement).</li><li>Ensure Portugal benefits Coverflex portal is reviewed to ensure sufficient funds in account.</li><li>Other ad hoc activities requested by leadership.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Accountant will have 3+ years experience.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a Pharmaceutical based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £225-300 per day umbrella dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjY0NDUwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-05-05T16:11:35Z
Senior Inventory Accountant
- Oxford, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Permanent
-
- GBP / Yearly
- <h2>Senior Inventory Accountant - 14 Month FTC Oxford <br />Hybrid working - 3 days onsite / 2 days WFH<br />Competitive salary + up to 10% bonus</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Ltd are working with an exciting business in Cowley that are looking for a Senior Inventory Accountant on a 14-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with inventory accounting experience who enjoys partnering with operational teams, driving process improvements, and working within a fast-paced environment.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Taking ownership of global inventory accounting and stock reconciliations</li><li>Leading cycle counts and year-end stocktake processes</li><li>Business partnering with operations, logistics, sales, and quality teams</li><li>Driving process improvements and strengthening inventory controls</li><li>Supporting ERP transformation projects and system improvements</li><li>Reviewing inventory valuation, aged stock analysis, and reporting insights to senior stakeholders</li><li>Supporting month-end, year-end, and audit activities</li></ul><h3>What they're looking for</h3><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience considered)</li><li>Good understanding of stock valuation, reconciliations, and inventory controls</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNTk4NjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-05-28T14:12:33Z
Senior Accountant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
-
80000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Senior Accountant | Energy Trading Sector | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £85,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Qualified Accountant to join a global Energy Trading & Infrastructure business as a Senior Accountant, based in Central London. This is a highly commercial, front-office facing role offering extensive exposure to Traders, Business Developers, and senior leadership, including the CEO.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Sitting within the Finance Operations team, this position is far broader than a traditional financial accounting role. The successful candidate will work closely with the trading desk, supporting mark-to-market valuations, applying IFRS to complex trading contracts and derivatives, and providing analytical insight to support commercial decision-making.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The business trades power, gas, and environmental certificates, using a range of derivatives including forwards, futures, swaps, and options. The UK platform is fully integrated into a global trading business, providing a unique opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise with commercial exposure within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊<strong> About the Position</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role within the Finance team, acting as a key link between Finance and the Front Office. This is an analytical and commercially focused role suited to someone who enjoys working in an evolving, unstructured environment rather than purely routine accounting processes.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting and running mark-to-market valuations for trading activities and derivative contracts.<br /> * Applying IFRS accounting standards, including IFRS 9, to complex trading agreements and commercial contracts.<br /> * Partnering closely with Traders, Business Developers, and senior stakeholders to provide financial insight and commercial support.<br /> * Producing detailed KPI analysis, variance reporting, and ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.<br /> * Interpreting and assessing the accounting treatment of derivatives, PPAs, structured contracts, and traded instruments.<br /> * Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis across trading activities.<br /> * Ensuring accurate accounting treatment and booking of derivative transactions.<br /> * Designing and maintaining complex Excel-based models and reports to support operational and commercial performance.<br /> * Supporting audit and compliance activities where required.</li></ul><p>This role is significantly less focused on routine month-end accounting tasks such as balance sheet reconciliations, payment runs, and journal posting. Instead, the emphasis is on understanding how derivatives work, performing valuations, and providing commercially focused accounting support to the trading business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>Minimum of 7 years' experience in finance roles within the energy, commodities, or oil and gas sectors is essential. Prior experience within trading environments is also essential.</strong><br /> * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).<br /> * Strong understanding of IFRS, particularly IFRS 9, with experience applying accounting standards to derivatives and trading contracts.<br /> * Experience working closely with front-office or commercial teams within energy or commodities businesses.<br /> * Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced, unstructured, and commercially driven environment.<br /> <strong>* Experience with mark-to-market valuations, trading activities, or derivative accounting is essential.</strong><br /> * Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities.<br /> * Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's On Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Salary: £85,000<br /> * Hybrid working<br /> * Generous annual bonus<br /> * Pension: 12% employer contribution<br /> * 28 days holiday plus bank holidays<br /> * Group Life Cover: 8x base salary<br /> * Private Medical Insurance: family coverage<br /> * High exposure to front-office trading activities and senior leadership<br /> * Opportunity to develop within a global energy trading platform</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to move into a highly visible and commercially focused finance role within a leading energy trading business. You will work directly with the Front Office, gaining exposure to derivatives, trading strategies, and commercial decision-making while applying technical accounting expertise in a genuinely value-adding capacity.</p><p> </p><p>If you are looking to step away from heavily process-driven month-end accounting and into a more analytical, commercially engaged role with direct exposure to trading activities, this position offers an excellent platform for long-term career development within the energy and commodities sector.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTgyNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-05-28T10:29:21Z
Group Accounts Receivable & Payable Manager.
- Harlow, Essex
- remote
- Permanent
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45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are partnering with a well-established, multi-entity organisation within a growing commercial sector to recruit a Group Accounts Receivable & Payable Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical transactional finance function and drive improvements across processes, performance and cash flow management.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, you will lead the end-to-end Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable function across the group. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining team management with process optimisation and strong commercial oversight.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop teams across billing, credit control, and accounts payable</li><li>Oversee end-to-end AR processes including invoicing, cash allocation, and collections</li><li>Drive improvements in debtor management, reducing aged debt and improving cash collection cycles</li><li>Own credit control strategy, including credit risk, policies, and escalation procedures</li><li>Manage AP processes including supplier payments, reconciliations, and workflow efficiencies</li><li>Optimise working capital through effective management of payables and receivables</li><li>Implement and enhance financial controls, ensuring audit readiness and compliance</li><li>Deliver insightful reporting and KPI analysis (DSO, collections performance, cash flow)</li><li>Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardisation across transactional finance</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience managing AR/AP or a transactional finance function</li><li>Strong understanding of credit control, cash flow management, and working capital</li><li>Track record of improving processes, controls, and team performance</li><li>Confident managing stakeholders and leading teams in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £50,000</li><li>Hybrid working (4 days in Harlow, 1 from home)</li><li>Opportunity to lead and shape a group-wide finance function</li><li>Visible role with exposure to senior finance leadership</li><li>Growing business with a focus on operational excellence</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjI4OTk1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-05-21T07:54:00Z